Publishing Newschildren's fiction / Comic books / copyright / Jo-Beverley / movie adaptations / obituary / Sherman Alexie13 Comments
In Memoriam: Jo Beverley: Jo Beverley, one of the most beloved and respected authors of Historical Romance, died yesterday, felled by cancer she had previously defeated. Her co-authors at Word Wenches wrote some wonderful tributes, noting Beverley’s humor, intelligence, numerous RITA Awards, and many fans (authors and readers alike). Like ... more >
Publishing Newscensorship / Don Quixote / Fairy-Tales / History / illustrations / Sherman Alexie / Spain / Vikings10 Comments
Parents call cops on teen for giving away banned book; it backfires predictably – This is both sad and amusing. Sherman Alexie’s National Book Award winner, 2007 YA novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian had been banned from an Idaho junior high school curriculum. In concert with ... more >